The Vietnam War's escalation turns Nashville into a hub for country music, attracting artists from across the US. Meanwhile, Kris Kristofferson's powerful lyrics transform songwriting, drawing rock and pop stars like Bob Dylan and The Byrds to Music City to record their own iconic songs.
1. The Rub (Beginnings - 1933)
Aired: Sep 15, 2019Next episode, the sounds of "hillbilly music" take center stage in America, p...
Aired: Sep 16, 2019Country music's golden age shines bright during the Great Depression and Worl...
3. The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945 - 1953)
Aired: Sep 17, 2019The country music scene evolves in response to post-war society, with the eme...
4. I Can't Stop Loving You (1953 - 1963)
Aired: Sep 18, 2019The fusion of blues and hillbilly sounds at Sun Studios in Memphis marked the...
5. The Sons and Daughters of America (1964 - 1968)
Aired: Sep 22, 2019The 1960s country music scene is dominated by trailblazers Loretta Lynn, Merl...
6. Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968 - 1972)
Aired: Sep 23, 2019The Vietnam War's escalation turns Nashville into a hub for country music, at...
7. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973 - 1983)
Aired: Sep 24, 2019The country music scene of the 1970s to early 80s is marked by mainstream suc...
8. Don't Get Above Your Raisin' (1984 - 1996)
Aired: Sep 25, 2019In the world of country music, authentic artists like George Strait, Randy Tr...
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Genres:Documentary, Music
